The Sample Papers have been designed to match the style and difficulty of the actual Test Papers, but please note these samples ARE NOT the same as the actual papers. We make our sample papers available to all stakeholders, including schools, parents, and students, providing free access to serve as a reference. This enables participants to familiarise themselves with the types of questions, texts, and vocabulary that can be anticipated in the actual tests. Please find below the most updated Sample Papers for English Subject Test for Year 1 to Year 9.
Sample Papers & Detailed Answer Keys


Year 1 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 1 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 2 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 2 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 3 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 3 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 4 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 4 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 5 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 5 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 6 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 6 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 7 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 7 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 8 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 8 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.


Year 9 English Subject Test (Sample)
The Year 9 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.
Curriculum Frameworks & Sample List of Vocabulary

Year 1 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 1 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 2 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 2 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 3 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 3 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 4 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 4 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 5 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 5 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 6 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 6 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 7 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 7 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 8 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 8 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.

Year 9 English Subject Test (Curriculum Framework & Vocabulary List)
The Year 9 Curriculum Framework and Sample Vocabulary List align with the National Curriculum’s objectives and appendices. It provides a general overview of the English Subject Test content. However, the test will also include some advanced and challenging question types, grammatical items, and vocabulary to better differentiate the abilities and language skills of students at this key stage/year level.